Workday (XSWX:WDAY) YoY EBITDA Growth: 119.97% (As of Apr. 2026)

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XSWX:WDAY Workday Inc XSWX:WDAY
79 GF Score
Price CHF159.74
GF Value CHF256.83
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What is Workday YoY EBITDA Growth?

Workday XSWX:WDAY 79 YoY EBITDA Growth is 119.97% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:WDAY with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF256.83. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months. Workday's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 119.97%.

Workday's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF1.47.

Workday YoY EBITDA Growth Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Workday's YoY EBITDA Growth can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Workday YoY EBITDA Growth Chart

Workday Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
YoY EBITDA Growth
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Workday Quarterly Data
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Workday YoY EBITDA Growth Calculation

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months.

Workday's YoY EBITDA Growth for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (A: Jan. 2026 )
=(EBITDA per Share (A: Jan. 2026 )-EBITDA per Share (A: Jan. 2025 ))/ | EBITDA per Share (A: Jan. 2025 ) |
=(4.328-3.642)/ | 3.642 |
=18.84 %

Workday's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=(EBITDA per Share (Q: Apr. 2026 )-EBITDA per Share (Q: Apr. 2025 )) / | EBITDA per Share (Q: Apr. 2025 )) |
=(1.465-0.666)/ | 0.666 |
=119.97 %

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about YoY EBITDA Growth →
What does a YoY EBITDA Growth of 119.97% mean?
Workday (XSWX:WDAY) has a YoY EBITDA Growth of 119.97% as of Apr. 2026. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for Workday and its competitors.
Is Workday's YoY EBITDA Growth too high?
Workday's current YoY EBITDA Growth is 119.97%. Overall, Workday has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Workday's YoY EBITDA Growth compare to MSTR and ROP?
Workday's YoY EBITDA Growth of 119.97% can be compared against companies in the Software industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good YoY EBITDA Growth for a Software company?
A good YoY EBITDA Growth depends on the Software industry context. However, YoY EBITDA Growth should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high YoY EBITDA Growth mean?
A high YoY EBITDA Growth can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for Workday and its competitors. Workday's current YoY EBITDA Growth is 119.97%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Workday stock overvalued right now?
Workday (XSWX:WDAY) has a current YoY EBITDA Growth of 119.97%. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF256.83, compared to a current price of CHF159.74 — trading 37.8% below its estimated fair value. The current YoY EBITDA Growth is 119.97%. Workday's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is YoY EBITDA Growth calculated?
YoY EBITDA Growth is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Workday (XSWX:WDAY), the current YoY EBITDA Growth is 119.97% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Workday (XSWX:WDAY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Workday stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF159.74 is trading 37.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF256.83.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:WDAY:

  • YoY EBITDA Growth: 119.97%
  • GF Value™: CHF256.83 vs. price of CHF159.74 (37.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:WDAY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Workday Business Description

Address 6110 Stoneridge Mall Road, Pleasanton, CA, USA, 94588
Workday is a software company that offers human capital management, financial management, and business planning solutions for enterprises. Known for being a cloud-only software provider, Workday was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Pleasanton, California.
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